First Year Experience

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Starting a new educational journey can be exciting and overwhelming. Whether you are transitioning from high school or attending college for the first time, there are many decisions to make and challenges to face.

The First Year Experience (FYE) program is designed to help you be successful in your first year of college by providing a supportive, nurturing environment complete with educational and career guidance, so you may achieve your educational and career goals.

What do we offer?

Priority Registration

Guaranteed enrollment in Math and English classes

Dedicated faculty members committed to your success

Math and English Supplemental Instruction (SI) tutors

The Peer-2-Peer Mentor program

Special FYE social and extracurricular activities

Committed counselors to help you create an educational plan

Success coaches to help answer general questions, refer you to resources, and support you on your college journey

Book loans for English and Math courses

Requirements

Be a first-time college student

Must have completed an assessment and orientation

Must be enrolled in at least 12 units*

Must meet with an FYE counselor ONCE a semester for an educational plan

Be willing to participate in special FYE events

Must be enrolled in FYE Math, English, and Counseling 40A/B/C during the first year

Attend math Supplemental Instruction (SI) tutorial sessions

Attend Summer Bridge or Summer Orientation

*Some exceptions may apply. Please contact an FYE counselor for more details.